MLAX: Six Wildcats Named to NAC All-Conference Team

MLAX: Six Wildcats Named to NAC All-Conference Team

 

Utica, NY - The North Atlantic Conference (NAC) has announced the 2024 All-Conference Selections. The Wildcats were strongly represented, with six members of the squad being honored. The awards are nominated and voted on by the coaches of the NAC. The Wildcats had five players on the first team and one on the second team. 

Luke Taylor, Payton Thomas, Liam Podszebka, Ryan Sparacino and Joseph VanZandt were the Wildcat's First Team All-Conference Selections.

 

Taylor completed the season with 40 points (29G, 11A). 

Thomas registered 39 points this season on 31 goals and 8 assists. 

Podszebka was a defensive wall for the Wildcats, causing 21 turnovers, picking up 33 ground balls and even scoring two goals. 

Ryan Sparacino caused 10 turnovers and picked up 13 ground balls throughout the season. 

Joseph Vanzandt stopped 110 of the 213 shots he faced and finished the season with a 5-5 record. 

 

Freshman Ryan Carroll was named to the Second Team All-Conference. 

Carroll finished his impressive rookie campaign with 25 goals and three assists.